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As I'm typing this for you to read, I'm listening to David Crowder sing "How He Loves". I'm not sure if I would have ever heard this song - or would even know who David Crowder is - if not for Christian radio. It seems God smiled on us the day He revealed radio to Marconi. He knew you and I would sing "Oh How He Loves"

No one had EVER told me what my drama coach was telling me. Ever. In an improv level one class in 2004, the teacher was telling me that it's okay to be ugly. I remember the words sinking in and settling down into my soul
My whole life, either intentionally or implied, the messages I had gotten where pretty similar: Do your best. Look your best. Wear a little make-up when you go out. Lose 10 pounds. Stand up straight. Be nice. Strive for perfection... and only then you will be good and loved.
No one had ever said, "Lisa, it's okay to be ugly."

Distractions. That's what my friend Kathy calls all the trappings of Christmas. Fun, twinkling, time-consuming, often expensive distractions. Not that there is anything inherently wrong with all of the things we do at Christmas...

So here is my very favorite homemade comfort food. This soup was a creation of my friend Tracey in Nashville, who gave me her handwritten recipe over 20 years ago. I’ve been playing with the recipe for a long time

Okay, if you're looking for some help to not be "the nagging mom of summer", click here for a downloadable chart that will give you some really fun ideas and structure for your summer!! My friend Meridith recommended it to me this morning and I can't wait to try it out with JD and Jesse:) much love - Lis

I am going to get out of my comfort zone and share something with you.
This past 15 months have been the most difficult for my family and most emotional season of our lives so far. I've been feeling truly devastated and alone, even in a roomful of people. So, I've been doing something ALL DAY and NIGHT. I am listening to Praise 106.5 not just playing the songs, but REALLY listening to the words. It has truly been a healing balm to my broken heart.
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